NATIONAL Under13 all rounder Richard Ramdeholl is the latest young cricketer to benefit from “Project Cricket Gear for young and promising cricketers in Guyana”, a joint initiative between Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) Executive Anil Beharry and Kishan Das of the USA.

The kind gesture was made possible through the kind courtesy of Cumberland based Young Warriors Cricket Club captain and professional banker Suresh Dhanai. At a simple ceremony, held recently, the Canje Secondary School student, who represented his country at the recently concluded bilateral Under- 13 series between Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago, received one cricket bat, one pair of batting pads, two pairs of batting gloves, one thigh pad, one arm guard and one helmet.

Ramdeholl represents Rose Hall Community Centre CC. His elder brother Ricardo Ramdeholl also represented Guyana at the youth level. “Thank you gentlemen for the gear and I promise I will care them and make full use in helping me to progress in my cricket career” Ramdeholl said after the gear were handed over. In response, Dhanai wished him well on behalf of himself and the joint initiative and advise him to educate himself as far as possible.

Total cricket related items collected so far: $310000 in cash, two trophies, 13cricket boots, 22 pairs of batting pads, 26 cricket bats, 20 pairs of batting gloves, 21 thigh pads, one pair of wicket-keeping pad, four arm guards, two boxes, six cricket bags and four helmets. In addition to the above, $600 000 worth in gear was donated by Sheik Mohamed, former National wicket-keeper/batsman.

To date, 52 young players from all three counties of Guyana have benefited from three junior gear bags, two trophies, four arm guards, 21 bats, two boxes, four helmets, 19 pairs of cricket shoes, 13 pairs of batting pads, two thigh pads, one bat rubber and 19 pairs of batting gloves.

In addition, two clubs in the Pomeroon area received from two used bats. Pomeroon, Leguan and Wakenam Cricket Committees and Cotton Tree Die Hard also collected one box of red cricket balls each while RHCCCC received two, 15 white cricket shirts, one pair of junior batting pads, one pair of wicket keeping gloves and a set of stumps and bails. The Essequibo Cricket Board and the Town of Lethem were also beneficiaries.

Cricket related items, used or new, are distributed free of cost to young and promising cricketers in Guyana. Skills, discipline and education are important characteristics of the recipients. Talent spotting is being done across the country and club leaders also assist to identify talent. Progressive and well managed clubs will also benefit. Distribution will continue. Anyone interested to contribute can contact Anil Beharry on 623 6875 or Kishan Das on 1 718 664 0896.